If D Gukesh’s participation speaks of hunger, Divya Deshmukh’s speaks of ambition. (Photo credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: When the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 begins on Thursday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, all eyes will be on two Indians who have already rewritten the chess script in their own way, reigning world champion D Gukesh and Women’s World…
NEW DELHI: The EU Council has approved the 27-nation bloc’s new strategic agenda with India, paving the way for its adoption after discussions with India at the next EU-India summit early next year. The fresh agenda looks to promote deepening of EU-India ties in sustainability, technology, innovation, security and defence, and connectivity, apart from global…
Jefferies has a buy on L&T with a reduced target price of Rs 4,500 from Rs 4,715 earlier. Analysts said global engineering & construction companies with West Asia exposure, including L&T, are down between 10-24% since the Iran-US-Israel conflict began. 37% of L&T’s order book is from the region, with Saudi Arabia at a lion’s…
Congress leader praises RSS: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh sparked controversy by praising the RSS’s organisational strength and sharing a photo he said reflected how the group shapes its leadership. Doctors on strike: Non-emergency medical services were disrupted at government hospitals in Himachal Pradesh as resident doctors went on indefinite strike over a colleague’s termination. Israel…
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone were granted relief by the Rajasthan High Court over an FIR lodged against them in Bharatpur. The court stayed an FIR against the two actors and others, named in a complaint by a local car owner who allegedly held the actors, who were brand ambassadors, responsible for…
Sarfaraz Khan has sent out a bold statement on his form ahead of the Ranji Trophy match against Pondicherry (Image via X/Screengrab) Mumbai: This is turning out to be an indifferent season for Sarfaraz Khan. For a man who has scored 16 hundreds in first-class cricket and boasts of an average of 63.10 and a…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday backed nationwide protests by workers and farmers demanding protection of their rights. He flagged concerns over labour reforms, trade policies, and potential changes to the rural jobs programme MGNREGA.“Workers fear that the four labour codes will weaken their rights. Farmers are apprehensive that the trade agreement will…
GURGAON: A 21-year-old labourer died after being crushed under a pile of iron rods that fell from a trailer at a construction site near Ambience Mall on Saturday.According to police, the incident occurred around 4 pm in the DLF 3 area, where a private company is constructing a multi-storey building. Rohit, who was from Parwani…
After the triumph of ‘Lokah’, Kalyani Priyadarshan kicked off 2026 in the stunning landscapes of Sri Lanka, reveling in the company of her co-stars and dedicated film crew. Taking to Instagram, she shared heartfelt moments from their journey, expressing profound gratitude for the incredible experiences shared with her ‘Lokah’ family. Kalyani Priyadarshan, who is basking…
During a candid talk, Salman Khan disclosed that he wasn’t dismayed by not participating in ‘Devdas’, as he aims for roles that foster a positive message for younger audiences. He articulated his careful thought process behind character selection, stressing the effects they can have on fans, especially that of Radhe, which he warned about. In…
